Here are some tips for trans-oceanic flights anywhere from 6 to 20 hours long. The 3 most important things are staying hydrated, good food, and sleep especially if you are traveling East to West. The 4th item is preventing boredom. For West to East, you must sleep at least 3 (or 4.5) hours on the flight as you will arrive in the morning and your body will feel like 2 am. For East to West, upon arrival, try to stay up as long as possible until 7 or 8pm. Don’t be alarmed if you wake up in … [Read more...]
Road Travel in Alaska: Up-to-Date Weather & Road Conditions Info
Government Resources Alaska is beautiful, but you have to be safe traveling there. Do check road and weather information here before taking off on your leisure trip. Overall Road Reports & Information 511 Online Travel Information Road Weather & Highway Cameras Alaska Marine Highway Reports - incl. Ferry Reservation … [Read more...]
Travel With Your Canine in California
By Peter Greenberg Can't wait for your next trip, but are miserable at the idea of leaving your best friend behind? After all, who better to experience long walks on the beach with - or snuggling up on the terrace to watch the sunset with - than your pooch (especially when no meaningful conversation is expected)? If you've got to get away, but can't bear the sad look from those puppy dog eyes, maybe it's time for a little getaway that includes Fido, too. The following are some … [Read more...]
RV Safety 101 – the Basics
By Mark Polk “Are RV’s dangerous to own and operate?” After giving this question some thought I realized that this one short question covered a very large spectrum. There is no quick or easy response to this question. In most cases it’s not the RV that is dangerous, but the individual that is operating the RV that is dangerous. Some examples of unsafe acts that I have witnessed are carrying a full spare LP gas bottle inside the RV, sleeping in the RV with the generator running and never … [Read more...]
Renting A Private Jet – A Few Great Tips On How To Rent A Private Jet
By Max Suther Renting a private jet is considered by most people as a dream. After all most people really can't afford to rent a private jet, or can they? Renting a jet is becoming more and more affordable. Follow these tips and make your first rental flight a good one. The advantages to flying in a charted jet are numerous. You don't have to worry about long lines at the commercial airports. You won't have to worry about waiting an hour or more for security screenings. You can fly … [Read more...]
Top 23 Travel Tips for Taking a Road Trip
By Jeff Mills Planning a summer road trip this year? Do movies like RV and Family Vacation not scare you from the adventures that could await you on your cross country trek? Before you go, make sure you check off these top 23 travel tips. Look at maps and plan your route. There are many great online maps that do a HYBRID map view showing real streets and routes with satellite images. Knowing the location, and how it looks, by viewing it from space is both cool and very helpful, so you … [Read more...]
Viewing Tulips at the Tulip Festival in Holland, MI
By Dave Pipitone If you love Spring, tulips are blooming from mid-April to mid-May. This is your time. The Tulip festival in Holland MI occurs in the first part of May every year. In fact, Tulip Time in Holland, MI is the official celebration of one of the largest Dutch ethnic events in the midwest United States. If you have always wanted to see a close imitation of the Netherlands, visit Holland, MI to see beautiful tulip fields in full bloom. Holland Michigan tulips are on … [Read more...]
Ultimate Road Trip, Florida Keys And Key West
By Kenneth Ng This long line of islands, stretching south of Miami like an alligator's tail, has long captivated visitors. And, just as you'd be careful while hiking through gator territory, exploring the Keys today demands a certain amount of caution. No, there are no real dangers (although the crass consumerism comes close), but there are real highs and real lows. And because the highs are so great - stunning tropical fish, unparalleled views of the sea, scrumptious dining adventures - it's … [Read more...]
What to See & Do in San Francisco
'Where should my boyfriend and I go on vacation?' I was recently asked by a young gay couple from New Jersey. They wanted to visit California in March - not sure where to go. They were tossing between San Francisco and San Diego, or even other fun places in California to visit. I thought to share my answer with you here: "Young and Gay? San Francisco wins hands down over San Diego! So let me tell you about San Francisco ... The city choice: From a gay point of view, actually, a … [Read more...]